“Harald Zwart’s thrilling The 12th Man, based on the true story of a Norwegian soldier who escaped the Nazis in World War II, is a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart but also an unexpectedly tender adventure that is as celebratory as it is tense…a celebration of a far-flung, ordinary community’s triumph over unspeakable evils.”—Village Voice
“Jan’s path to safety frequently shocks, offering scenes of defiance that are unfamiliar or unexpected”—New York Times
New Nordic Cinema presents some of the best new films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Running in coordination with our exhibition Nordic Impressions, this series showcases the rich diversity and global character of Nordic art.
About the Director
Harald Zwart (b. 1965) graduated from the Netherlands Film and Television Academy at the Amsterdam School of the Arts in 1989. He then started his career making short films, music videos, and commissioned films, and directing commercials for Hans Petter Molands production company Moland Film. Having gained extensive experience as a director in a short amount of time, he won several international awards for his work.
He directed a total of seven short films, including the award-winning Act Naturally (1993), before making his feature film debut with the action film Hamilton (1998), produced in Sweden and starring Peter Stormare, Mark Hamill and Lena Olin. After the success of Hamilton, he made his first film in the United States One Night at McCool’s in 2001. He has since directed several feature films in both Hollywood and Norway, including Agent Cody Banks (2003), Long Flat Balls (2006) and The Karate Kid (2010). His continued production in the U.S. also made Zwart the first Norwegian director to become a member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA).
New Nordic Cinema 2019
This spring, in coordination with our ongoing exhibition Nordic Impressions: Contemporary Art from Åland, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, catch some of the best new films showcasing the diversity and global character of Nordic cinema. All films screen Wednesdays at 7 PM and Fridays at 6:30 PM.
Wonderland /Joulumaa
WED—MAR 20 & FRI—MAR 22
Mihkel /Undir Halastjörnu
WED—MAR 27 & FRI—MAR 29
The Quake /Skjelvet
WED—APR 3 & FRI—APR 5
The 12th Man /Den 12. mann
WED—APR 10 & FRI—APR 12
A Fortunate Man /Lykke Per
WED—APR 17 & FRI—APR 19
Darling
WED—APR 24 & FRI—APR 26
A Moon of My Own /Ted: För kärlekens skull
WED—MAY 1 & FRI—MAY 3
*Films may be added; check website for additional screenings.
1555093800
1555102800
WED—April 10—7 PM & FRI—April 12—6:30 PM
$12 ($7 ASF Members)
135 min. In Norwegian with English subtitles